On behalf of the
Universal Peace Federation, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a
special program of our Middle East Peace Initiative. This MEPI program will
bring together approximately 70 religious leaders, academics and NGO delegates
from around the world. The theme of the program is “Interfaith Dialogue and
Cooperation for Peace and Development.”
The program is being convened in Jerusalem on May 12-16, 2014.
Along with UPF, the
Women’s Federation for World Peace will co-sponsor this MEPI program, in honor
the 10th anniversary of the “Women of Peace” program in Jerusalem,
first convened a decade ago. Approximately 100 women leaders will participate
in the WFWP program.
This
MEPI program will include not only stimulating and informative briefings on
critical issues facing the Middle East, but also an opportunity to visit the
holy sites of the Old City, and other important venues in Jerusalem. In
addition, on May 13 there is an optional tour of Galilee and a visit to a
hospital that serves victims of the conflict in Syria.
Throughout the
ten-year history of UPF’s Middle East Peace Initiative, we have consistently
encouraged interfaith dialogue and cooperation. In addition, UPF has for
thirteen years been advocating for the United Nations to build within its
system an interfaith council of spiritual elders.
With
this in mind, we believe this MEPI program provides a golden opportunity for us
to come together as an international and interreligious group of leaders from
various sectors, to listen and learn, to share and reflect on how we can serve
as relevant, contribution stakeholders in the search for a solution to the
crisis in the Middle East.
The
expenses are the responsibility of the participant. These expenses include the
airfare plus the overall cost for the hotel, meals, ground transportation, and
tour package: $800 for those who arrive on May 12 and depart on May 16, and $670
for those who arrive on May 13 and depart on May 16.
We hope you will join us in Jerusalem. We
look forward to your favorable reply.
Respectfully yours,
Dr.
Chang Shik Yang Dr.
Thomas G. Walsh
Chairman President
Universal
Peace Federation Universal
Peace Federation